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In the jargon filled world of networking, getting your head around the different types of hardware required can be a challenge. Bridges, routers, switches and repeaters—what does it all mean? This article takes you through the basics of networking hardware.
Hubs
A hub is a basic building block of any multi-device network. A hub is like a distribution point that interconnects a number of computers or devices. When a hub receives information from one computer, it can automatically relay it to other computers or devices on the network.
Bridges
A bridge is used to connect different segments of a network. It is similar to a hub in many ways but slightly more advanced. While a hub will send information to any computers it's connected to, a bridge is more selective and will only send information to specific, assigned ports.
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